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35 Culpeper Street
Warrenton, VA 20186
540-422-8280
FAX: 540-422-8277
AgDevelopment@FauquierCounty.gov
Mission
To promote the agriculture industry within Fauquier County, to increase the economic viability of farming and to advise the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors on matters affecting the agricultural economy and its development.
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Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Agricultural Development
Ray Pickering
Director
PHONE: 540-422-8280
FAX: 540-422-8277
Wayne Harne
Conservation Easement/Land Use Inspector, Staff
PHONE: 540-270-2544
Judith Dodson
PDR Program Associate
PHONE: 540-422-8280
FAX: 540-422-8277
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Current Events & News
- Register for the popular Forum for Rural Innovation scheduled for Friday, March 9 at the Best Western Lee-Jackson Motor Inn and Conference Center in Winchester. This year’s theme is: Direct Marketing: Beyond Farmers Markets.
The eighth annual Rural Innovation Forum will feature presentations on agri-education programs, value-added product development, and the benefits of using social media and technology to gain exposure to your business. The purpose of the Forum is to showcase new and exciting programs and projects that enhance farm or rural business profitability.
Use the registration form on the brochure. Pre-registration is required by March 1st.
- Fauquier County has recently been nominated for a Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Grant by Virginia Tech. When fully approved by USDA, the grant will allow the Fauquier County Agricultural Development Department, in collaboration with Virginia Cooperative Extension in Fauquier, Rappahannock and Madison Counties, and the Fauquier Education Farm to develop and offer a two year Beginning Farmer training program. The program will be offered through a combination of on-line sessions, webinars and field demonstrations/labs at the Education Farm and a number of local commercial farms.
Please join us for an informational social at the Fauquier Extension Office (23 Pelham Street, Warrenton) on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 6:30pm. Or fill out and print an application form here.
- A new workbook to help farmers plan the transition of their farm or forest property from one generation to another is now available from Virginia Cooperative Extension. “Planning the Future of Your Farm: A Workbook Supporting Farm Transfer Decisions” contains useful information on developing a vision for the future, evaluating your farm resources, farm transfer tools and meeting with professional advisors. Click on this link to learn more. Copies are now available at the Agricultural Development Department office.
- Check out the Fauquier Fresh Brochure (last updated 11/1/11)
- Hear about the importance of “local” food in this video produced by Virginia Farm Bureau and featuring Tom Davenport (owner of Hollin Farms in Delaplane) and Matt Benson of Virginia Cooperative Extension.Link
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Purchase of Development Rights Program
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Other Relevant County Links
External Sites
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Date Last Modified: 05/10/2012
